Lease of Shunters for use at Inverness and Haymarket Depots

Primary use to move HST power / trailer cars at Inverness and Haymarket.

The Shunters shall:

• be mainline compliant to run on Network Rail mainline infrastructure and negotiate signals as per industry standards.
• be able to move HST up to 2 x power cars at 75 tonnes each and 5 x Mk3 coaches at 40 tonnes each.
• be fitted with Automatic Warning System (AWS) / Train Protection Warning System (TPWS) headlight and must have a Slow Speed Function (SSF).
• be able to couple to ScotRail HST vehicles and compatible with both the emergency nose end coupler and the alliance type couplers, and must also be capable of coupling with 170 & 158 / Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains
• coupling requirements for Haymarket Depot in Lot 1 shall be in full compliance with the track curvature reports at Appendix 3
• have a GSM-r (radio) option (for Inverness for futureproofing),
• be powered by diesel or battery.
• be accompanied by any necessary specialist tooling or equipment required for light touch maintenance
• be accompanied by Operator and Maintenance Manuals

Maintenance – Lot 1

The Tenderer will also include a Shunter Maintenance plan, including tenderer/ operator responsibilities, to include clear technical definition of ‘light touch’ and low-level repairs and routine light maintenance by ScotRail. The Tenderer shall be required to provide consumables to ScotRail for all low-level repairs and light maintenance, and to allow the Tenderer to complete the full overhaul as per industry standards and complete non-light maintenance works.

The Tenderer shall also provide a contingency plan detailing arrangement for any period where the Shunter cannot be used/supplied, e.g. as a result of maintenance / overhaul, or technical failure.

Training – Lot 1

The Tenderer shall also have the ability to provide and deliver (as required) a ‘Train the Trainer’ package to enable relevant personnel at both Haymarket and Inverness depots to be fully trained to the correct industry standards, as ScotRail’s business dictates, to ensure relevant personnel are compliant to operate and maintain Shunters ensuring the safe movement of vehicles, and to be aware of safety and dangers on site. Course content shall also refer to ScotRail’s safety procedures, site assessment, and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). Additional information: Interested parties should register their interest at scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/T… ↗

Primary use to move HST vehicles during heavy maintenance within set boundaries at Haymarket Depot.

The Shunter shall:

• be road and rail vehicle
• be remotely operated
• be able to couple to emergency nose and alliance coupler
• be able to supply and deliver coupling / attachments as per ScotRail’s future business demands
• be able to move a HST power car at 75 tonne each or Mk3 coach up to 40 tonnes
• have a Slow Speed Function (SSF) of 3-5 mph
• be battery powered
• be capable of moving HST bogies (special attachments required)
• be accompanied by any necessary specialist tooling or equipment required for light touch maintenance
• be accompanied by Operator and Maintenance Manuals

Maintenance – Lot 2

The Tenderer will also include a Shunter Maintenance plan and shall be required to complete maintenance checks in accordance with OEM manual / instruction, providing consumables as necessary to complete all maintenance works.

The Tenderer shall also provide a contingency plan providing detailing arrangement for any period where the Shunter cannot be used/supplied, e.g. as a result of maintenance / overhaul, or technical failure.

Training – Lot 2

The Tenderer shall also have the ability to provide and deliver (as required) a train the trainer package to enable relevant personnel at Haymarket depots to be fully trained to the correct industry standards, as ScotRail’s business dictates, to ensure operators are fully compliant. Training course content shall teach operators how to ensure the safe movement of vehicles, and to be aware of safety and dangers on site. Course content shall also refer to ScotRail’s safety procedures, site assessment, and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). Additional information: Interested parties should register their interest at scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/T… ↗